Chromosomal translocation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002054",
  "term": "Chromosomal translocation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of chromosomal abnormality where a segment of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome. This rearrangement can be balanced, meaning no genetic material is lost or gained, or unbalanced, leading to a gain or loss of genetic information. Unbalanced translocations frequently result in developmental problems or infertility.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Robertsonian translocation",
    "birth defect",
    "gametogenesis",
    "homologous",
    "reciprocal translocation",
    "somatic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 814 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chromosomal-translocation/"
}